Hi! I’m Kurt. Over the years, clients and colleagues have come to know me as “The Compass.” It wasn’t a title I gave myself. It simply reflected the role I naturally found myself playing: bringing calm when things feel uncertain, offering perspective when emotions run high and helping people confidently navigate decisions that can shape the next decade of their lives.
My job goes beyond helping clients buy and sell homes. I guide people through moments that often carry excitement, uncertainty, and significant financial decisions with clarity, steady leadership and genuine care. Before we ever discuss pricing strategies, negotiations or contracts, I want to understand your story. What matters most to you? What worries you? What does home actually mean to your family? The answers to those questions influence every recommendation I make.
My fascination with homes began long before I became a broker. Through years of travel, I developed a deep appreciation for architecture, design and the ways our surroundings impact how we live. That curiosity eventually led me to study real estate, architecture and philosophy at the University of Washington. Those disciplines continue to shape how I evaluate homes, think strategically and show clients both the practical and emotional value of a property.
Whether I’m negotiating a competitive offer, preparing a home for market or helping first-time buyers navigate unfamiliar territory, my clients know they’ll never have to wonder where things stand. They’ll have an advocate who is responsive, prepared, honest and fully invested in achieving the best possible outcome.
The compliment I value most has nothing to do with a negotiation or a sale. It’s when clients tell me they felt genuinely cared for. They tell me they always knew I was in their corner. They never felt rushed, and they trusted me to tell them what they needed to hear. To me, that’s what great representation looks like.
Outside of work, you’ll find me exploring Seattle by bike, discovering neighborhood coffee shops, traveling whenever I can or working on my plants. I’m endlessly fascinated by beautiful spaces and thoughtful design, but even more by the people who bring those spaces to life.
I’m proud to be part of the PBNW Homes Team and Ensemble, both sharing my belief that exceptional service begins long before an offer is written and continues well after the keys are handed over.
Phillip found US the perfect home that checked all of our boxes. He listened to all of our needs and wants, help prioritize what needed to be, and was able to accommodate our timeline and busy schedule.
The title “realtor” doesn’t fully encapsulate what Claire is – she is one of the most kind, caring, and genuine people I’ve ever met. It doesn’t feel like you’re working with a realtor when you work with Claire, it feels like y...
I am so grateful to have Claire helping me search for my new home. She is a huge advocate and genuinely wants to put people in their dream home. She is incredibly communicative, and the best agent I’ve worked with by far!
Claire is The Best! She helped us navigate the confusing world of real estate and helped us find our dream home! She is very sweet, super attentive, informative and so, so helpful! I highly recommend Claire’s services! :)
Claire is extremely professional and has a deep knowledge of all the West Seattle neighborhoods. She was able to work with my schedule, and she brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm, while still being realistic about the proper...
Claire is FABULOUS, I wish there were more stars!! She went above and beyond time and again, kept us in the loop every step of the way, and was never too busy to answer our call! A pure delight to work with! Highly recommend!!
Claire is exactly what the real estate business needs: transparency, hustle, consistency, and enthusiasm. I recently asked a 29 year real estate veteran what they thought of Claire and they said "she's so good...I wish I could ...
Claire did everything we asked of her and more. After viewing some houses casually, the perfect house became available and she was immediately available to tour and make an offer. I truly believe her advice on how we structured...
I worked with Christina to buy my current home. She was great to work with and really helped with securing a place in a really hot market. I would recommend Christina for anyone shopping for a home in the Seattle metro area.
Christina was an incredibly helpful guide for my partner and I while searching for a new home. Her insights on the home-buying process and the housing market empowered us to serch for and find what we were looking for. If I wer...
Very knowledgeable. Chris goes above and beyond what most realtors do. I have been investing in real estate for over 30 years. She’s the best realtor I’ve ever worked with. I Highly recommended her for any real estate transacti...
My experience with Christina was incredible! As first-timers, my partner and I knew so little, but Christina made us feel so comfortable and got us up to speed as we jumped into the Seattle market. Even with our very limited bu...
Christina is a fabulous realtor! She made me and my husband (first time buyers with a small budget) feel supported and welcomed! She is both a shrewd businessperson while being warm and fun to hang out with. We loved meeting he...
Christina is excellent. From the beginning of the process of preparing my house to sell to the last days before closing, I felt taken care. Her attention to detail is unmatched and she is so warm and responsive! I cannot recomm...
Christina Castillo is the best realtor I could have imagined working with. She is brilliant in her field, and is also a very committed professional when it comes to ensuring you know every detail of the process and feel confide...
Christina did an amazing job helping us get our home ready to be sold and then getting it sold. We had lived in our home for 17 years. She was great at helping us figure out what changes, upgrades were necessary to make the mos...
Phillip Belenky and Jill Petersen were exceptionally the best!!!. They treated us as if we were their only customer, spending their precious time to Accommodate us and helping us with staging our house to showing us properties....
The personal attention and guidance throughout the process of buying our new home and selling our old home. Mark and Jill do all the little things that really make a difference and they take all the extra steps to make sure we'...
ill Petersen is a reliable & conscientious broker who I is very organized and thorough in her approach. I have & will continue to recommend her.
Jill Petersen was the perfect associate for this transaction. She was professional, responsive, proactive and resourceful. Very pleasant to work with. I'd recommend Jill to my friends.
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